Nearly everyone occasionally has a case of dry eye. These instances are often mild and they usually respond to treatment with over-the-counter (OTC) eye drops. For some people, though, dry eye is a condition that is ongoing. Your optometrist can find the cause of your dry eyes by completing a comprehensive eye exam. During this visit, your doctor will likely measure the volume and quality of your tears. This information will be used to determine the cause of your dry eye.
Treatments for Dry Eye
Determining the cause of your dry eyes is the first step in treating the condition. One common occurrence is that dry eye is a side effect of a medicine you’re taking. If this is the case, changing the medication can help. If your eyelids are inflamed, your optometrist might recommend a topical ointment or eye drops.
Sometimes it’s discovered that a person’s tears are of sufficient quality and volume, but they leave the eyes too fast. If this is the case for your dry eye, your optometrist might recommend closing or plugging your tear ducts completely or partially.
There are two ways an optometrist can plug your eyes. Punctal plugs are tiny plugs made of silicone. One advantage of using punctal plugs is that they can be removed. A more permanent solution uses heat to plug the tear ducts.
Envision Treatment
Envision by InMode is a non-surgical treatment for dry eye that uses radiofrequency (Forma-I) and IPL (Lumecca-I) to improve tear production and relieve symptoms. It is a safe and effective treatment that can help you get relief from dry eye and improve your vision.
What Can I Expect?
All treatments are performed right in your physician’s office. As a result, there is no general anesthesia, no incisions, or downtime that is associated with excisional interventions. Most clients find the treatments very comfortable. Your provider will discuss in detail with you the specifics of your customized treatment plan and how it will address your individual condition.
How Safe Are These Treatments?
These treatments are recommended for patients who are seeking non-invasive procedures to address their symptoms. The small size applicators allow for treatment in small and delicate areas. These are very safe and effective procedures that can be used on all skin types and skin tones.
What is FORMA-I?
This is an innovative nonsurgical procedure that delivers bipolar radiofrequency (RF) technology to smaller, more delicate subdermal layers. Designed with unprecedented safety, the small size applicator, precision RF depth control, and intelligent temperature monitoring, ensure a safe non-drug alternative.
How Does FORMA-I Work?
Forma-I feels like a warm massage in the eye area, improving blood circulation. The small size applicator and precision RF depth control allow for treatment in small and delicate areas.
What is LUMECCA-I?
Lumecca is the most powerful intense pulsed light (IPL) designed to treat pigmented and vascular lesions. Lumecca-I uses photothermolysis, which provides a photofacial through the delivery of a comfortable light treatment. IPL has been FDA approved for more than 15 years to remove superficial skin lesions.
How Does LUMECCA-I Work?
Lumecca-I creates tissue heating which helps to reduce inflammation. During treatment there will be a bright flash of light and a sensation on your skin that feels like a light snap from an elastic band. Redness and a slight warming of the skin are normal after treatment and usually subside within an hour.
How Many Sessions Are Recommended?
Your provider will recommend the ideal number of sessions to be performed based on your personal condition. Treatment times and frequency will be specifically tailored to obtain optimal results.
What Post-Procedure Care Is Required?
Most patients do not experience any side effects and any skin reaction typically resolves within a few hours. There is no recovery period or downtime associated with these procedures.
